This 1961 Blue Note release, Johnny Coles's sole studio album as a leader, showcases his distinctive trumpet tone and lyrical improvisational style. The album features a sextet that includes prominent figures like Duke Pearson and Grant Green.
- The album was recorded on December 26, 1961, at the legendary Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
- It was produced by the renowned Alfred Lion, co-founder of Blue Note Records.
- The album was reissued in 2024 by Blue Note, with this release date of February 28, 2024.
Johnny Coles was a jazz trumpeter and composer from Trenton, New Jersey, known for his work in the cool jazz and hard bop idioms. He played with many prominent musicians throughout his career, including John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, and Charles Mingus.
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